Religious groups condemn corruption in gov flood control projects

Officials from the Bulacan Ecumenical Forum and the Ecumenical Bishops Forum delivered statements condemning corruption in government flood-control projects in front of Barasoain Church on Friday.

They then staged a unity walk toward the Provincial Capitol's Forest Park in Barangay Guinhawa, Malolos City, Bulacan.

The interfaith anti-corruption initiative was joined by church parishioners, students, fishermen, farmers, and members of different sectors.

Meanwhile, in Bacolod City, priests, pastors, nuns, and lay leaders from various religious denominations will spearhead protests against public works corruption on Sunday, September 21.

The march is organized by the One Negros Ecumenical Council (ONEC), led by Bishops Gerardo Alminaza, Virgilio Amihan, and Fely Tenchavez.

ONEC spokesman Reverend Father Arman Onion expects over 6,000 Negrenses to join the protest against systemic corruption in government.

Bishop Louie Galbinez of the Diocese of Kabankalan called corruption a 'profound spiritual moral crisis' stemming from greed.